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Play MPE’s Caster Emerge Announces March Finalists & Wild Card!

Caster Emerge March Finalists and Katy Krassner’s Wild Card Pick Announced Upon Caster Emerge closing submissions this past February 28th, Team Play MPE selected three more finalists and Katy Krassner of Sirius XM’s WHOOOSH! selected her top choice for the Wild Card!  Let’s meet the March finalists who will join the other six in receiving […]

Getting a Song Added into Rotation at a Radio Station

What does it mean to get added into rotation at radio ? You promoted your song to radio with Play MPE’s Caster and want to know if it is getting airplay, so you sign up for MTR to track your spins. Now what? Once a spin is detected by MTR your airplay data will show […]

Tuned In with Katy Krassner – Be Your Own Promoter

Music promotion in all it’s forms As indie artist, may wonder how you can promote your music and yourself. Let’s take a look at all the ways you can… be your own promoter! A successful musician I know once told me that he would make music and perform for free, and it’s everything else that’s […]

Play MPE’s Caster Emerge Announces February Finalists

Caster Emerge February Finalists Announced Play MPE’s indie artist incubator Caster Emerge is still going strong and open for submissions until February 28th (midnight PST). Our industry relations team is having a blast listening to all of the song submissions – so keep ’em coming!  Each month three finalists are selected, with one additional wild […]

How Indie Artists Get the Attention of Media

Getting That Music Review, Interview or Feature Getting a thoughtful write-up about your music is like magic—it’s the moment someone else sees the spark in your sound. Whether it’s a blog review or a feature in a legacy publication, media attention can help your music more ears. If a publicist isn’t in the budget, don’t […]

Play MPE’s Caster Emerge Announces January Finalists

Caster Emerge January Finalists Announced Play MPE’s industry relation team has been busy listening to a ton of incredible music submissions for Caster Emerge. Part music contest, part artist incubator, Play MPE is on the hunt to uncover indie artists who are ready to take the next step in their career.  Each month three finalists […]

Beyond 10,000 Hours featuring Emily Harris

BEYOND 10,000 HOURS Emily Harris is an experienced IT professional who started her career as a desktop technician and now spends her time as an Information Security leader (cyber security). How is this relevant to music? For many reasons, but also because Emily used her smarts early in her career to launch some very cool […]

Play MPE’s Annual Catalog Promo is back for a limited time

Promote catalog music to verified curators Now is your chance to send your catalog content far and wide! Promote older music releases (1 year or more) to *AS MANY LISTS AS YOU WANT* for one super low fee until January 3, 2025. Who knows when that single from 5 years ago might pop off as […]

Play MPE is hiring! Music Distribution Coordinator

Play MPE is hiring Love music? Savvy with technology? Looking to find your path into the music industry? Want a fun and supportive work culture with the flexibility to work from home? Great news for you! Play MPE has an entry level role opening in our music distribution team. Play MPE is a global leader […]

Music Supervisors, Sync Agents and Licensing for Film & TV

Music Supervisors Sync Agents and Licensing for Film & TV Music supervisors are the curators behind the soundtracks of film, TV, commercials, and video games. Their role is to oversee music selection and licensing, ensuring each track enhances the mood and message of a scene. Music supervisors are constantly sourcing music for current projects while […]